Fall Hiking: Hiking Tips for Active Older Adults

As temperatures start to cool off more people tend to look for outdoor activities. Hiking can be a great way to exercise for people of all ages. Hiking helps to maintain health and fitness, see nature and enjoy sunshine! There is no age limit on hiking! Many older adults hike well into their 70s and […]

In the United States roughly 30 million MRI scans are performed each year (Envrad, 2022). MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. MRI uses non-invasive imaging technology to produce a three-dimensional, detailed images of the body.  In fact, MRIs do not expose the body to any radiation! MRIs are a great imaging tool, but are very […]

We continuously talked about the importance of stretching! We have discussed different types of stretching and their main differences. However, there is a unique type of stretching that requires its own post. The stretching style is proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. PNF consists of 3 different categories: Hold-relax Contract relax Hold relax with agonist contraction  What is […]

Why start with spinal stabilization exercises?  Spina stabilization is one of the top three reasons patients come in to physical therapy. Why Stabilization? Current research suggests that 1 out of 4 people will experience an episode of low back pain (LBP) within the next 6 months. This back pain will be bad enough to bring […]

Did you know physical therapy is not just for after surgery! Getting physical therapy before surgery can help cause a quicker recovery! What is Prehabilitation? Prehabilitation is a term that indicates treatment before a surgery. A study by Durrand, Singh, and Danjoux (2019) compares prehabilitation to getting ready to ‘weather the storm’ of an operation. […]